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By Total Guitar ( Total Guitar ) published 8 October 2008

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All-new Total Guitar on sale now: Perfect Playing, plus three free gifts inside!

All-new Total Guitar on sale now: Perfect Playing, plus three free gifts inside!

All-new Total Guitar on sale now: Perfect Playing, plus three free gifts inside!

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Prog round table: Steven Wilson, Mikael Akerfeldt and Bruce Soord

Prog round table: Steven Wilson, Mikael Akerfeldt and Bruce Soord

Prog round table: Steven Wilson, Mikael Akerfeldt and Bruce Soord

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How to record an electric guitar amp

How to record an electric guitar amp

How to record an electric guitar amp

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VIDEO: Marty Friedman guest lesson

VIDEO: Marty Friedman guest lesson

VIDEO: Marty Friedman guest lesson

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Rig tour: Rival Sons

Rig tour: Rival Sons

Rig tour: Rival Sons

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